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Klof, village of spirits (2020 – ongoing)

by Kevin Osepa

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In Curaçao, there exists a place called the ‘Klof’, meaning ‘chasm’ or ‘gorge’. It is formed by two roads that run parallel for about three hundred meters. Both roads are lined with trees whose tops grow together, creating a kind of tunnel – giving this spot its name. This place is known on the island as a haunted street filled with stories of spirit sightings.

This same place has witnessed (in colonial times) the persecution and displacement of the indigenous Caquetios, as well as the enslaved Africans who fought for their freedom in 1795 on the island.

Through field research and oral history, Osepa returned to this place and used the stories as a starting point to create images. The textile works have also been brought back to the ‘Klof’ as a means of asking for permission or a way of collaborating with what still lingers from this past.

NL

Op Curaçao bestaat een plek die de ‘Klof’ wordt genoemd, wat ‘kloof’ betekent. Het zijn twee wegen die ongeveer driehonderd meter paralel lopen. Beide zijden zijn omzoomd met bomen waarvan de toppen in elkaar groeien en zo een soort tunnel vormen – waaraan deze plek haar naam dankt. Deze plek staat op het eiland bekend als een straat vol verhalen over waarnemingen van geesten.

Deze zelfde plek is (in de koloniale tijd) getuige geweest van de vervolging en verdrijving van de inheemse Caquetios en de tot slaaf gemaakte Afrikanen die in 1795 op het eiland vochten voor hun vrijheid.

Door veldonderzoek en orale geschiedenis keerde Osepa terug naar deze plek en gebruikte de verhalen als uitgangspunt om beelden te creëren. De textiele werken zijn ook teruggebracht naar de ‘Klof’ als een manier om toestemming te vragen of om samen te werken met wat er nog steeds rondwaart uit dit verleden.

Klof, village of spirits (2020 – ongoing)

is a place to discover Amsterdam’s dynamic and forward-thinking art scene.

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#8

Manifestation

August 14, 2023
Until October 15, 2023
Central Space

#8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

#19

Manifestation

October 12, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#19 Raw Heat, Black Sweat

Join us for a co-curated evening by Marcel van den Berg, a block party at the Central Space celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Culture with KC, Farida Sedoc, Jeff Croese and Shigeo Arikawa.

#20

Manifestation

November 16, 2023
Until November 19, 2023
Off-site Local

#20 Taking Root Among the Stars

In collaboration with Buro Stedelijk, Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yilmaz will create an intimate space at Unfair 2023. The booth will offer a moment of rest, pause, to go through the books and reflect on the patchwork sky.

Collaborator

Ammodo

Dia di lucha pa libertat

Design process behind #5 by Lydienne Albertoe

Collaborator

Travis A. G. Geertruida

Collaborator

Pauline Curnier Jardin

Collaborator

Robbie Schweiger

Collaborator

Geo Wyex

#1

Manifestation

April 14, 2023
11:00 – 17:00
Until April 15, 2023
Off-site Local

#1 Listening Sessions

Buro Stedelijk’s manifestation #1 Listening Sessions, is an engaging and thought-provoking two-day event on April 14 and 15.

Collaborator

Joram Kraaijveld

location

Central Space

Collaborator

Marcel van den Berg

Collaborator

KC

Collaborator

Frank Creton

Collaborator

Jelmer Wijnstroom

Collaborator

Simone Zeefuik

Collaborator

Ana Bravo Pérez

Collaborator

Anna-Rosa van Wees

About

Contact us

Please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Collaborator

Charl Landvreugd

#20

Manifestation

November 16, 2023
Until November 19, 2023
Off-site Local

#20 Taking Root Among the Stars

In collaboration with Buro Stedelijk, Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yilmaz will create an intimate space at Unfair 2023. The booth will offer a moment of rest, pause, to go through the books and reflect on the patchwork sky.

Collaborator

Keti Koti Westerpark

Collaborator

Renzo Martens

Muck Studies Department Presents: Transmission from No Point of Return Bleep Blop Bloop (2021)

by Geo Wyex

#14

Manifestation

July 24, 2023
16:00
Studio Space

#14 Exiting the Photographic Universe

Prof. Fred Ritchin discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on photography in the digital age.

Collaborator

Anne Lakeman

#5

Manifestation

June 30, 2023
Until July 2, 2023
Studio Space

#5 Dia di Lucha pa Libertat

Every year on the 1st of July we commemorate slavery and celebrate the abolition of slavery: Keti Koti. Since we believe that Keti Koti should be a national holiday, we are closed on the 1st of July. We asked Lydiënne Albertoe to design a graphic work for this particular occasion. The work is placed on the door of our Central Space and the windows of the Studio Space.

Collaborator

Rice, Peas, Roots and Culture

Klof, village of spirits (2020 – ongoing)

by Kevin Osepa

Collaborator

Özgür Atlagan

Collaborator

Phantom Wizard

Collaborator

Emily Pethick

#19

Manifestation

October 12, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#19 Raw Heat, Black Sweat

Join us for a co-curated evening by Marcel van den Berg, a block party at the Central Space celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Culture with KC, Farida Sedoc, Jeff Croese and Shigeo Arikawa.

Collaborator

Berber Meindertsma

Collaborator

Bubble Shooters Network

From listening to reflecting: thoughts on the Manifestation #1 Listening Sessions

by Naema Abdi Ali & Anna-Rosa van Wees.

Collaborator

1.06 Music Library

Collaborator

Vinger.nl

#6

Manifestation

July 6, 2023
12:30 – 13:15 / 14:30 – 15:15
Central Space

#6 Live performance: Visitation, with NO Stars (2030)

Geo Wyex will perform 'Visitation, with NO Stars' twice on July 6 at the Central space. A live performance as part of his ongoing work 'Muck Studies Department Presents: Transmission from No Point of Return Bleep Blop Blop Bloop' (2021).

location

Studio Space

Paulus Potterstraat 13, 1071 CX, Amsterdam

Collaborator

Emily Shin-Jie Lee

Collaborator

Irina Djojoatmodjo

Mirre Yayla Séur: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Müge Yılmaz

Collaborator

Floor van Leeuwen

Collaborator

Touchy Studios

Same Taste

by Basir Mahmood

#3

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
21:00 – 1:00
Until March 25, 2023
Off-site Local

#3 Afterparty – Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent at kanaal40

with 1.06 Music Library and Michael Ekow & May

Marcel van den Berg: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Rita Ouédraogo

Collaborator

Ksenia Perek

Collaborator

Leontine Coelewij

Collaborator

Inge Meijer

Collaborator

senakirfa A.

#9

Manifestation

June 30, 2023
17:00 – 18:00
Off-site Local

#9 In conversation with Frank Creton

Join us Friday for a Q&A with artist Frank Creton at Meterhuisje

Collaborator

Niels Staats

Collaborator

Martijn van Nieuwenhuyzen

Collaborator

Joël Andrianomearisoa

Collaborator

Anna Hoetjes

Collaborator

Lydienne Albertoe

Collaborator

Nuria Bofarull

Collaborator

Donghwan Kam

Collaborator

Wes Mapes

#11

Manifestation

September 28, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#11 Mal Ora

Join us for an evening co-curated by Kevin Osepa with performances by Travis A. G. Geertruida, Lakisha Apostel, Guenn Ramon Gustina and Yeshua Tjie-A-Loi.

Collaborator

Setareh Noorani

#10

Manifestation

August 3, 2023
14:00 – 16:00
Studio Space

#10 Beauty Basics for Queer People

Trans-inclusive makeup workshop by Timothy Paul. Join Caribbean Queer Salon for this live make-up tutorial.

location

Off-site Int’l

Collaborator

Naema Abdi

Respect for the forest

Fragments of conversations in Saamaka tongo Recordings: January - March 2023 in Pikin Slee (SR) Marjet Zwaans, Edje Doekoe, at Buro Stedelijk Amsterdam (NL) Transcribed and translated with Vinije Haabo

Collaborator

Yvette Mutumba

Collaborator

Guenn Ramon Gustina

Collaborator

Shigeo Arikawa

Collaborator

Simnikiwe Buhlungu

Collaborator

Yeshua Tjie-A-Loi

About

Visit us

Buro Stedelijk is hybrid, make sure to check the location per manifestation.

#4

Manifestation

June 4, 2023
16:00
Until July 2, 2023
Off-site Local

#4 Keti Koti Westerpark X Buro Stedelijk

with Atelier Code Noir and Frank Creton

Collaborator

Geert Vlieger

Collaborator

Niovi Zarampouka-Chatzimanou

Collaborator

Kanitha Tith

Collaborator

Ranie Ribeiro

location

Off-site Local

Collaborator

Azu Nwagbogu

#7

Manifestation

June 18, 2023
14:00
Off-site Local

#7 Breaking Bread

Cassave bread with Lelani Lewis

Collaborator

Rubiah Balsem

#2

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#2 Opening – Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent

with an inaugural performance by Sedrig Verwoert, Alanna Archibald, Phantom Wizard and Ranie Riberio

About

Vision

Buro Stedelijk is a place to discover Amsterdam’s dynamic and forward-thinking art scene. 

Collaborator

Narges Mohammadi

Collaborator

Atelier Code Noir

Collaborator

Valerie Oluwatoyin Abeji

Collaborator

Simomo Bouj

Collaborator

Alina Lupu

#8

Manifestation

August 14, 2023
Until October 15, 2023
Central Space

#8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Marjet Zwaans

Collaborator

Michael Ekow & May

location

Online

www.burostedelijk.nl

Collaborator

Kevin Osepa

Collaborator

Timothy Aarons

Collaborator

kanaal40

Collaborator

Ceder Rorije

Collaborator

Artist Collective Totomboti

Collaborator

Alanna Archibald

Kevin Osepa: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Hybrid Listening

an architectural intervention by Frédérique Albert-Bordenave

Collaborator

Fonds 21 – Henk Christophersen

Collaborator

Basir Mahmood

Collaborator

Viviane Tabach

Collaborator

Quinsy Gario

Collaborator

Mirre Yayla Séur

Collaborator

Sarah Schulten

Collaborator

Sedrig Verwoert

Collaborator

Kunsttraject

#17

Manifestation

September 14, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#12 Rehearsing (the Care for) Decay

Mirre Yayla Séur performs 'Rehearsing (the Care for) Decay' on September 14 at our Central space. A live performance as part of her ongoing process during Manifestation #8: To Be Determined.

61 FRAGMENTS OF DECAY FOR NEW DESIRES (2023)

by Joël Andrianomearisoa

Memories of becoming (2022/2023)

by Narges Mohammadi

#2

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
Until July 25, 2023
Central Space

#2 Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent

with Joël Andrianomearisoa, Narges Mohammadi and Geo Wyex

Collaborator

Lakisha Apostel

Collaborator

Andrea Voets

Collaborator

Stephanie Schuitemaker

Collaborator

Frédérique Albert-Bordenave